Kadokawa brings the popular The Rising of the Shield Hero anime series to life with a game adaptation for mobile and PC

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Story Highlights

  • The Rising of the Shield Hero, created by Aneko Yusagi, gained wider recognition after its anime aired in 2019.
  • The author praised the graphics and hinted that players can enjoy the story and battles through their own hero.
  • Not much has been revealed about the launch date, genre, or gameplay yet, but the original character designer is closely supervising the project.

Kadokawa Corporation is creating a new game based on the hit anime *The Rising of the Shield Hero*. The game will be available on Android, iOS, and PC, and marks the first time a game in the series will be released worldwide. The game’s genre hasn’t been announced yet.

Get ready for a new adventure and battles in the beloved universe

Good news for fans of *The Rising of the Shield Hero* – a video game based on the series is on its way! The story, originally a web novel by Aneko Yusagi, became incredibly popular after the anime premiered in 2019, and now a fifth season is in production.

Exciting news for fans of ‘The Rising of the Shield Hero’! Season 5 has been greenlit, and a new global game project is also in the works! Check out the special announcement video for a sneak peek!

— TVアニメ『盾の勇者の成り上がり』@Season 4 2025年7月9日(水)放送開始！ (@shieldheroanime) September 24, 2025

As a longtime fan, I’m incredibly excited about this announcement! Fans have been asking for a game based on this series for years. The game follows Naofumi Iwatani, who is transported to another world and tasked with battling monsters. The only way he can return home is by winning!

The author hints at a new protagonist and impressive visuals

Although specific information is still limited, the author’s recent statement has created a lot of excitement. They were particularly impressed with the visuals, noting they closely resembled the anime source material. The author also suggested players will experience the story and combat through a personalized hero, and it sounds like the game will be an adventure RPG.

Adding to the excitement, the original character designer, Minami Seira, described the project as a “long-awaited new work” and shared his enthusiasm for seeing his designs come to life through the game’s unique style and features. With his close involvement, I’m really looking forward to seeing what the developers create.

A game based on The Rising of the Shield Hero is coming to Android, iOS, and PC. While details like the release date and how the game will play are still to come, the timing is great because the anime is starting production on its fifth season, which should generate a lot of excitement for the game.

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2025-09-25 17:11